notizie
The second IMPROVE magazine article has been published
A direct link to the article is: https://issuu.com/euresearcher/docs/improve_eur40_h_res and can be cited as “Papale, P., Biensan, C., Mitchell, A. (2024). Understanding Mount Etna. EU Research, Winter 2024, pp. 22 – 24″. It can be disseminated under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence. Thanks to all ESRs, and, in particular, to Clothilde Biensan and Andrew Mitchell who contributed more directly.
Newsletter n. 4
Summary
- Status of the IMPROVE Project;
- Third Specialized Short Course in Granada, Spain;
- Fifth Specialized Short Course in Munich, Germany;
- Fourth Network School in Potsdam, Germany;
- Fourth/sixth Specialized Short Course in Pontedera (Pisa), Italy;
- Double prestigious awards for the IMPROVE ESR Giulio Bini;
- Digital Training Modules;
- Upcoming Event.
IMPROVE-EPOS-KMT workshop on science-industry cooperation
IMPROVE, EPOS (European Plate Observing System), and the KMT (Krafla Magma Testbed) project are co-organizing a workshop in Dublin on November 21-22, 2024, to foster collaboration between science and industry in the field of high-temperature and near-magma geosciences.
External attendees are welcome. To register, please click below.
A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate for guests attending the workshop. For info, please click below:
https://bookings.claytonhotels.com/offer/burlington-road/DIAS-IMPROVEWorkshop
Fourth and six Specialized Short Course
SSC#4-6: Improve: Geochemical And Geophysical Methods For Volcano Monitoring And Geothermal Exploration
September 30 – October 3 | WestSystems Pontedera (PI)
To register, send an email to giulio.bini@ingv.it
Deadline for registration: 1 September, 2024.
Due to organizational constraints there may be a maximum number of participants allowed besides the IMPROVE participants, on a first come – first serve basis.
Double prestigious awards for the IMPROVE ESR Giulio Bini
Giulio Bini, IMPROVE Early Stage Researcher, has been double-honored. In July 2023 he was awarded the Silver Medal of ETH Zurich for his outstanding doctoral thesis entitled “Interpreting the dynamics of magmatic-hydrothermal systems using the chemistry of gas emissions: the case of the Nisyros caldera (Aegean Arc, Greece)”. One year after, in July 2024, during the 2nd Congress of the Italian Geochemical Society at Perugia, Italy, Giulio received the Tonani Award of the Italian Geochemical Society (SOGEI) for the Best Doctoral Thesis in Applied Geochemistry.
Winning the Tonani Award – said Giulio Bini – for the best doctoral thesis in Applied Geochemistry is an honor, not only because of the prestige of the Italian Geochemical Society (SOGEI) but also because it validates years of dedicated research.
My thesis focused on interpreting the dynamics of magmatic-hydrothermal systems using the chemistry of gas emissions, which I believe addresses some key challenges in the volcanology field today. Clear increases in magmatic gases during unrest periods suggest that outgassing occurs in episodic bursts. These episodes are not always tied to eruptions or mafic magma recharge in the upper-crust, but can be triggered by fluid accumulation from magma evolution or earthquakes. The permeability increase in the crust triggered by earthquakes can also favor magmatic outgassing from evolved upper-crustal reservoirs at high-crystallinity.
These findings are valuable for monitoring volcanoes during both quiescence and unrest, and for understanding the physical state of shallow magma reservoirs. This recognition fuels my passion for advancing geochemical research and underscores the importance of applied geochemistry for understanding how volcanoes behave. I’m deeply grateful for this award and the support from my mentors and colleagues throughout this journey.
The first IMPROVE magazine article has been published
A direct link to the article is: https://issuu.com/euresearcher/docs/improve_eur38_h_res and can be cited as “Papale, P., Davoli, R., Maaß, R. (2024). Beneath the surface for new volcano imaging systems. EU Research, Summer 2024 vol. (38), pp. 28 – 29″. It can be disseminated under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence. Thanks to all ESRs, and, in particular, to Regina Maaß and Roberto Davoli who contributed more directly.
Fourth Network School – Multi-facet Science: data, models, infrastructure, industry and communication
Potsdam, Germany – 28 – 31 May 2024
The Marie Sklodowska-Curie European Training Network “Innovative Multi-disciplinary European Research training network on VolcanoEs” (MSCA-ETN IMPROVE) is a project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. In IMPROVE, 15 Early Stage Researchers are trained to innovative research in volcano science extending across the academia-industry bridge, and including cooperative work, leadership skills, and independent thinking. Volcano science includes from innovative monitoring and prospecting to advanced lab experiments, High Performance Computing, and Artificial Intelligence.
Key training elements
The understanding of sources in Earth processes requires the knowledge of physical and geochemical parameters spatial distribution and their variations in time. This is for example relevant in industrial environment such as geothermal companies, where there is the need to gather knowledge on structural aspects of the geothermal reservoir and mechanisms associated with the harnessing of fluids is fundamental to optimize the heat transfer from the source for the production. The use of existing infrastructure and how to use them in scientific questions is also of importance. In the Potsdam (Germany) School, we will consider several various examples of data analysis, numerical modelling, analogical approaches, use of existing infrastructure as key elements for Science at multi-scale. One important aspect of the school will be to see how industry and small and medium enterprise use this knowledge to define industrial projects. The School will also dedicate specific topics such as project management, research leadership, good communication and career/life optimal paths.
Schedule
| May 27 | Arrivals & Ice-breaker |
| May 28 | Multi parametric observations methods Multi parametric modelling |
| May 29 | School trip: Discovery of multi-cultural Berlin |
| May 30 | Infrastructures and integration approaches |
| May 31 | Multi ways to transfer Science |
| June 1 | Departure |
Preliminary list of teachers
Klaus Bauer, Marco Bohnhoff, Sascha Brune, Valérie Cayol, Gilda Currenti, Maryory Sarria Dulcey, Christian Haberland, Andre Kloth, Martin Lipus, Shane Murphy, Bjarni Palsson, Paul-Eric Potie, Simona Repensburg, Claudia Rey Crowie, Umberto Riccardi, Matthias Roseneau, Ute Weckman, Philipp Weis, Christopher Wollin, Josef Zens.
Target participants
PhD candidates and early stage postdocs.
School costs
Each student will pay a contribution towards the true costs. This includes ice-breaker party, lunch, coffee breaks, social dinner, school materials, and a mid-school visit of Berlin. The cost is €160,00 per participant.
REGISTRATION
The school is open to a maximum of 15 students, besides IMPROVE fellows. Participants will be selected on the basis of demonstrated relevance of the school for their research and career development.
Deadline for Registration: 13 May 2024
Information on Acceptance: 15 May 2024
Applications should be sent to philippe.jousset@gfz-potsdam.de. The applicants must include a max. 5 lines statement explaining why the school is relevant for their activities and career.
The school will be held at the GFZ Potzsdam, Germany. See more information on the venue here: https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/
Fourth Specialized Short Course: Petrophysical Properties – from the laboratory to the field and modelling
